Everything Homemaking
This recipe was a BIG hit with my family so I’ll definitely be making it again. However, I had a request. My son, who loves ice cream, asked me if there was any way I could add a layer of ice cream to it. He said that would make it even more perfect. So next time I make these, I’m going to try adding the ice cream and then wrapping each cookie in plastic wrap and putting them in the … [Read more...]
I haven’t always had an Instant Read Thermometer in my arsenal of kitchen tools. But I’m glad I have one now. Yes, I survived all those years without it but it’s definitely come in handy. You can purchase an Instant Read Thermometer at Amazon.com or at stores like Wal-mart or Target and for sure at kitchen stores. I got mine at Target for about $15. The advantage of the Instant … [Read more...]
We really enjoyed this week’s menu. We tried a couple of new recipes that were winners and repeated some past favorites. Yep – it was a good week of eating! 1- Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans 2- Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole (NEW) Salad 3- Spaghetti & Meatballs Mom’s Italian Bread Salad 4- Salmon Dill Croissants Tricolor Pasta … [Read more...]
This is definitely an oldie but goodie. If you haven’t made these for a while, you're missing out. I always forget how good they are. Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 12-ounce package m&m’s Directions: Cream together … [Read more...]
If you’re looking for something really fast, this is it! These Basil Chicken Strips can be on the table in approximately 10 minutes. Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips (or chicken tenders) 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dried … [Read more...]
Creating my own recipes is not something I’ve ever been able to do. You know those people who can open the refrigerator or pantry, pull out ingredients and whip up something spectacular for lunch or dinner? I’m not one of them. That’s one reason I’m so big on having a menu plan. Without a menu plan, I have no clue what to do. I look at the refrigerator or pantry and don’t’ … [Read more...]
Setting goals is good thing. Goals help us improve our lives and ourselves! But in order for most of us to actually accomplish our goals, we need two things: 1. We need to have them written down. They’re not really goals if they’re not written down. They’re just things we’d like to do! Maybe –if we remember. 2. We need a way to track our goals. … [Read more...]
